Jeepspeed: Production Jeep Cherokee XJ models from 1984-2001.
Horsepower: 250-260 Pro, 200-225 Sportsman
Wheel Travel: 10 Front, 12 Rear
Weight: 3500+
Top Speed: 100+ mph, 160+ km/h
Cost New: Vehicle + $15,000 Pro, $10,000 Sportsman
Cost Per Prep: $1,000-2,500
Basic Rules:
Suspension Components:
- Any manufacturer suspension lift kit may be used provided it is
readily available to the general public. Kit components must be
installed per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Maximum front travel is 10”.
- Springs are open (diameter, rate, length, etc.) but must remain in the stock location.
- A single shock absorber per side is allowed with a maximum diameter
of 3” non-bypass or 2-1/2 inches with bypass. Remote reservoirs are
allowed with a maximum diameter of 3” and a maximum length of 16”.
- Leaf springs may be of any manufacture, but may only have a maximum
length of 55” eye to eye measured along the curvature of the main leaf.
Rear shackle length may be 6” maximum when measured eye to eye.
- Maximum rear suspension travel is 12”.
Engine:
- Maximum engine displacement is 4097cc (250 cu in.) This would allow a
4.0-liter engine to be rebuilt with .060 oversized pistons with a
little extra for honing cleanup.
- Stock block and cylinder head must be retained.
- Engine must be in stock location +/- 1. Motor mounts are open.
- Engine radiator must be in stock location +/- 1. Aluminum replacement radiators are not allowed.
- Only street legal, unleaded pump gas may be used.